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Financial Intermediation
US
updated 2 days ago

Chicago Mercantile Exchange

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The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), a leading global marketplace, is headquartered in the United States, specifically in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1898, CME has evolved into a pivotal player in the financial services industry, primarily focusing on derivatives and futures trading. With a diverse range of core products, including agricultural commodities, energy, and financial instruments, CME distinguishes itself through its innovative trading platforms and robust risk management solutions. The exchange has achieved significant milestones, such as the introduction of electronic trading, which has transformed market accessibility and efficiency. As a key component of the CME Group, which also includes the Chicago Board of Trade and the New York Mercantile Exchange, CME holds a prominent market position, consistently ranking among the largest futures exchanges worldwide. Its commitment to transparency and liquidity continues to attract a global clientele, solidifying its reputation as a trusted venue for risk management and investment.

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35

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30

Industry Benchmark

Chicago Mercantile Exchange's score of 35 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Chicago Mercantile Exchange's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME Group) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 91,479,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 309,000 kg CO2e, primarily from direct operations, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 10,417,000 kg CO2e, which are associated with purchased electricity. Notably, Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from the value chain, amounted to around 189,546,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, CME Group's total emissions were about 162,216,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 134,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions reaching approximately 18,962,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were reported at around 143,120,000 kg CO2e. CME Group has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The emissions data is not cascaded from a parent company, indicating that these figures are independently reported by CME Group Inc. Overall, CME Group's emissions profile reflects a significant reliance on indirect emissions, particularly in Scope 3, highlighting the importance of addressing these areas in future climate commitments.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
20,781,000
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Scope 3
284,674,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Chicago Mercantile Exchange's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Chicago Mercantile Exchange is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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Chicago Mercantile Exchange is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
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